Storm Glider Goes North 5: Ardglass to Bangor (marina pontoon) and Belfast

Storm Glider Goes North 5: Ardglass to Bangor (marina pontoon) and Belfast

And here we are in Bangor marina outside Belfast Followed by a day trip to Belfast, with a little maritime history. While there is no Titanic hereabouts there is the Titanic’s handmaiden – the Nomadic. Her job was to ferry the passengers to and from the Titanic and Olympic liners which could not get into … Continue reading

Storm Glider Goes North 1: Portishead (marina) to Oxwich Bay (overnight anchorage) to Dale (overnight mooring) Milford Haven

Storm Glider Goes North 1: Portishead (marina) to Oxwich Bay (overnight anchorage) to Dale (overnight mooring) Milford Haven

Portishead sea lock is the somewhat daunting exit and entry point for yachts using Portishead Marina. Fortunately there is a floating pontoon inside the lock to make tying up and managing your ropes a whole lot easier. You are strictly monitored and controlled by the lock keeper far above!   As you can see this … Continue reading